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Doug Harper
Douglas Turnbull ‘Doug’ Harper
20/10/1951 – 01/04/2022
At Strath Haven – Bendigo
Loved father of Steven and Kim,
Grandpa to Tristan and Lachlan.
Son of the late Alfred & Gwenda Harper and brother of Robert (dec.)
Now at Peace.
Private Farewell
Service Date: Friday - 08th April, 2022
Service Time: 1.30pm
Service Stream: View Live Stream Pin - 2098
Doug, the years just fade away as I look at your pic and read the other tributes. When Robyn’s tribute mentioned Bronwyn I went back to our days of an all too brief friendship at the bank in Malop Street.
I only worked there for about a year in 1971 before moving to Sydney and then sadly lost touch as I travelled Australia. Those heady days at the bank were fun filled and rich with laughter. We drank at the Carlton after work and I still remember the first time you laid eyes on Bronwyn from over the road. I never told you I had a crush on you and felt deflated when Bronwyn came on the scene.
I don’t know why I suddenly remembered your name tonight and went on a search to find you have left us. Farewell young mate. I hold such windy memories of your fun filled friendship from many years ago. RIP
Life presented you with a huge challenge Doug which you faced with courage, determination and a wonderful sense of humour. I admired you so much for your attitude to life and that helped me to realise that any problems which I experienced in life were minuscule to what you endured. I was so fortunate to have you as a mate since childhood.
Rest in peace my dear friend.
Doug, I have many memories of you going back over 40 years.
Of going out to dinner in pubs in Geelong. The first time I really ate oysters with you and Bronwyn.
You were given a hard road to travel in this life and you were a beacon of grace and strength throughout your journey.
I will miss you but you are kept safe in our hearts.
– Love Robyn